Once in the land of Israel, Jehovah spoke unto Moses, commanding the children of Israel to put out of the camp every leper, every one with an issue, and whosoever was unclean by the dead. Both male and female were to be put out without the camp so as not to defile the place where Jehovah dwelled. The children of Israel obeyed the commandment and put them out as Jehovah had spoken.
Then Jehovah spoke to Moses again, instructing him to tell the children of Israel that if a man or woman committed a sin against Jehovah and was guilty, they were to confess their sin and make restitution, adding a fifth part in addition. If the guilty person had no kinsman, the restitution for guilt would be given to the priest as an offering to Jehovah.
Further, Jehovah spoke about the law of jealousy. If a man suspected his wife of being unfaithful, he was to bring her to the priest. The priest would prepare a special water of bitterness and perform a ritual to determine the woman’s fidelity. If she had been unfaithful, the water would cause a curse, but if she was innocent, she would be free from any curse and able to conceive.
This law of jealousy was a way for Jehovah to judge the faithfulness of husbands and wives, ensuring purity and honesty within the community. The man would be free from iniquity, and the woman would bear her iniquity based on the outcome of this ritual.
Thus, the children of Israel followed these laws given by Jehovah through Moses, promoting righteousness and accountability among the people.